11 citations
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April 2017 in “The European Journal of Contraception & Reproductive Health Care” This review highlights that Cyproterone acetate combined with ethinylestradiol is highly effective for treating severe acne and hirsutism in women with hyperandrogenism, and it also provides benefits for cycle control and mood improvement, according to the analysis of 78 studies.
10 citations
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August 2023 in “The EMBO Journal” This study explored the epigenetic mechanisms of dermal fibroblast progenitor differentiation and found that the repressive chromatin profile from H3K27me3 prevents these progenitors from reforming skin in allograft assays, despite their multipotent potential.
9 citations
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July 2020 in “Journal of cosmetic dermatology” This review discusses synthetic and nonsynthetic wigs for alopecia and reports no new results; it aims to inform physicians on advising patients about available wig options.
9 citations
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January 2003 This article explores the structure of mammal body hair and the challenges in explaining its evolutionary origins, reporting no new empirical findings.
8 citations
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October 2022 in “Dermatology practical & conceptual” This source reports that tofacitinib and ruxolitinib showed potential efficacy and acceptable safety profiles in treating various autoimmune disorders, including alopecia areata and psoriasis, based on a review of clinical studies, while recommending physicians consider the individual risks and benefits.
6 citations
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May 2006 in “Skinmed” This article reviews the classification history of androgenic alopecia and highlights the need for further research to find effective hair growth medications.
5 citations
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August 2020 in “Dermatologic Therapy” This study found increasing public interest in hair loss treatments on YouTube, but reported that videos with high viewer engagement are often biased towards promoting dermatology and hair restoration clinics.
5 citations
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August 2020 in “Curēus” This review systematically analyzed literature to differentiate desmoplastic trichoepitheliomas from other cutaneous tumors based on clinical, histopathological, and immunohistochemical features but reports no new clinical results.
5 citations
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January 2012 in “JBI Library of Systematic Reviews” This review discusses the fermented wheat germ extract Avemar as a potential adjunctive therapy in cancer treatment, noting promising laboratory results, but reports limited human trial evidence for its clinical effectiveness.
5 citations
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November 2001 in “PubMed” This case report describes an 80-year-old woman with severe androgenic alopecia linked to Leydig cell hyperplasia in an ovarian cyst, highlighting the need to investigate androgen-secreting tumors in similar cases.
4 citations
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November 2020 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” This study found that Facebook hair loss treatment content is primarily advertisement-driven and seldom supported by medical evidence, with user engagement being generally low for evidence-based posts.
4 citations
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December 2017 in “American Journal of Dermatopathology” This study found that naked hair shafts significantly increased in cicatricial alopecias compared to non-cicatricial types, suggesting their potential use in diagnosing cicatricial alopecia.
2 citations
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February 2021 in “The Journal of clinical and aesthetic dermatology” This review examines the various potential causes of bitemporal hair loss, emphasizing the importance of prompt diagnosis to prevent further hair loss in scarring conditions; it reports no new clinical results.
2 citations
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March 2014 in “Journal of Korean Medicine” This review of the Journal of Korean Medicine found that most Romanized prescription names did not fully conform to the Society of Korean Medicine's guidelines, indicating a need for standardized regulations.
2 citations
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January 2010 Finasteride helps improve hair growth in men with hair loss but may increase the risk of erectile dysfunction.
1 citations
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July 2025 in “Science & Education” This study introduces a framework to help laypeople evaluate scientific information based on its relevance to specific needs by categorizing causal information into two epistemic games, enhancing their ability to make informed decisions, with a focus on genetics education for practical application.
1 citations
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March 2023 in “bioRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory)” This study found that Dermal Fibroblast Progenitors have repressed chromatin profiles which hinder their ability to reform skin in allograft assays despite their differentiation potential.
1 citations
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July 2021 in “British Journal of Dermatology” This historical overview from this source chronicles various treatments for hair loss over millennia, highlighting developments like the introduction of minoxidil and finasteride, as well as the modern interest in hair cloning, emphasizing the evolving quest for a successful solution.
June 2026 in “British Journal of Dermatology” In this study, 84% of menopausal participants in England reported hair symptoms like shedding, thinning, and texture changes, with many seeking advice online and from nonmedical sources, highlighting the need for better information and support pathways.
May 2026 in “International Journal for Educational Integrity” In this study, researchers observed that organic traffic to Spanish contract cheating websites rose during the COVID-19 pandemic but decreased from 2023, possibly due to the increasing use of generative AI tools.
March 2026 in “Voprosy dermatologii i venerologii/Dermatologiâ ža̋ne veneralogiâ ma̋selelerì” This literature review highlights the critical importance of early dermatological diagnosis of tuberous sclerosis, focusing on its genetic basis, dermatological markers, and the role of genetic testing and multidisciplinary support, while discussing treatment options like mTOR inhibitors and their limitations.
September 2025 in “Matics Jurnal Ilmu Komputer dan Teknologi Informasi (Journal of Computer Science and Information Technology)” This study found that among various predictive models for baldness risk, Random Forest Regression performed best with the lowest mean squared error and highest R², indicating strong predictive accuracy, especially with complex datasets, while Linear Regression was better suited to simpler datasets.
January 2025 in “Farmaciâ Kazahstana” This study aimed to examine traditional and modern treatments for androgenetic alopecia by reviewing existing literature, highlighting the condition's varied prevalence across different populations, with higher rates in men and notably lower in women and Eastern populations.
September 2024 in “International Journal of Pharmaceutical Quality Assurance” This review suggests that Shirodhara, an ancient Ayurvedic therapy, may significantly improve mental well-being by reducing post-COVID anxiety, depression, and insomnia, although further randomized controlled trials are needed to confirm these promising findings.
September 2024 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” This study found that both fractional and excimer lasers are effective in increasing hair density and promoting regrowth in various types of alopecia, although further trials are needed to compare their efficacy to more traditional treatments.
June 2024 in “British Journal of Dermatology” This study reviewed evidence on hair oils' effects on hair health and found that coconut-based oils may protect hair during prewash by reducing porosity and improving tensile strength, while rosemary oil showed evidence for promoting hair growth in androgenetic alopecia.
April 2024 in “Skin research and technology” Celebrity endorsements can greatly increase interest in cosmetic procedures.
February 2024 in “Archives of Dermatological Research” In this study conducted at the University of Michigan Alopecia Clinic, survey respondents demonstrated high awareness (97.9%) of topical minoxidil for hair loss, with medical professionals being the most influential information source (34%). Concerns about usage included continuous application (46.8%) and skepticism about regrowth (29.8%).
January 2024 in “Journal of advanced research in Medical and Health science” This study observed that vitamin D deficiency in alopecia areata correlates inversely with disease severity and duration, but does not correlate with serum vitamin D levels.
December 2023 in “International journal of research publications” This review examines the potential of non-conventional therapies such as herbal medicine and nutraceuticals for treating post-COVID-19 syndrome, suggesting they may be promising but require further research.